Interactive Insights: Active and Experiential Learning in Critical Thinking Faculty Development Workshops

THE NISOD PAPERS

In the latest The NISOD Papers, "Interactive Insights: Active and Experiential Learning in Critical Thinking Faculty Development Workshops," Gideon Eduah, Analyst, Tennessee Tech University, Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Director of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation, Tallahassee Community College, and Ada Haynes, Professor, Tennessee Tech University, discuss two types of faculty development workshops that aim to improve critical thinking skills through guided active and experiential learning opportunities.

Dr. Stephanie Duguid

Founder, Do Good Leadership

Pre-Conference Seminar:

Step Together: Inspire, Empower, and Lead Together

Leadership is not a solitary journey—it’s a collective endeavor where success is built on trust, collaboration, and empowerment. This immersive and dynamic workshop invites participants to explore the power of “stepping together” as leaders who inspire, empower, and create positive environments. In this interactive and engaging workshop, participants explore the essential role of collaboration in leadership, uncover strategies to build trust, and learn to create inclusive and empowering environments. Through thought-provoking activities, participants gain actionable insights into fostering teamwork and inspiring others to achieve collective success. Participants leave with a personalized team empowerment action plan, ready to implement collaborative strategies and inspire those they lead. If you’re ready to amplify your leadership impact and foster a culture of inclusion and trust, this workshop is your next step forward.

View all the pre-conference information and register HERE.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

With a diverse selection of sessions available, and two exciting keynote speakers, this is a conference you do not want to miss! Register today to secure your spot.

NEW EXCURSION! Austin Duck Adventures on May 24 and May 26

The original Austin tour, Austin Duck Adventures offers an amphibious tour that includes tours of downtown Austin and beautiful Lake Austin in UNSINKABLE, US coast guard inspected, Hydra Terra vehicles. Austin Duck Adventures is Austin’s best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, the Governor’s Mansion, and Lake Austin. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets can be purchased when registering for the conference or HERE.

RETURNING POPULAR EXCURSION! San Antonio Riverwalk on May 26

This self-guided excursion provides transportation to the San Antonio River Walk, which is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River. One story beneath and approximately five miles along the streets of downtown San Antonio, it is lined by numerous bars, shops, and restaurants. The Riverwalk is an important part of the city’s urban fabric and a tourist attraction in its own right. Buses will begin loading at 4:15 p.m. for 4:30 departure and will leave San Antonio at 9:30 p.m. and make a 30-minute stop at the Buc-ees in New Braunfels. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets can be purchased when registering for the conference or HERE.

WEBINARS

SUPPORTING Minds, SUPPORTING Learners: Addressing Student Mental Health to Advance Academic Success

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central | Sign Up

Facilitator: Marisol Garza, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin

Note: NISOD webinars are free and only available to NISOD members.

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Call for Webinar Proposals!

If you have attended a NISOD webinar and want to explore presenting your own innovative practice or cutting-edge research, take the next step and submit a proposal by the May 2 deadline.

NISOD webinars provide resources, ideas, and solutions that drive excellence in teaching, thanks to a large network of dedicated educators. Selection criteria and more details are available here.

IN THE HEADLINES

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A new paper from the Annenberg Institute evaluates barriers to success for low-income community college students. Researchers found financial and mental health concerns are tied to lower completion rates.

Viewpoint: The power of women in community colleges

Women's History Month is a time for reflection, celebration and action. In community colleges, where we serve as bridges to opportunity, it is our duty to honor the resilience of the women before us and continue the urgent, unfinished work of advancing equity in higher education.

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